WILLIAM W. CHEN MD – NPI #1851498372
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

WILLIAM CHEN is a physician located in SAN PABLO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1851498372 to WILLIAM CHEN on September 19, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Nov 05, 2009. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM CHEN below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM W. CHEN

NPI Number
1851498372
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM W. CHEN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2089 VALE RD
#34
SAN PABLO, CA 94806
Phone: (510) 235-9247 Fax: (510) 235-9248
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM CHEN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBC OF CA431996194
OTHERBS OF CA00A702000
MEDICAIDCAA702000
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CA A070200
207K00000X
- Allergy & Immunology		 CA A070200

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
JS WEILL MEDICAL COLLEGE, CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1998
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
WILLIAM CHEN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
      2450 ASHBY AVENUE
      BERKELEY, CA 94705
    • CONTRA COSTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2500 ALHAMBRA AVENUE
      MARTINEZ, CA 94553
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CAREWAY HOME HEALTH
      161 W 25TH AVENUE, SUITE 206A
      SAN MATEO, CA 94403
    • HARMONY HOME HEALTH
      140 GREGORY LANE, SUITE 270
      PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523
  • NURSING HOME
    • CREEKSIDE HEALTHCARE CENTER
      1900 CHURCH LANE
      SAN PABLO, CA 94806

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